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Santa on the Square
Dec. 8
Downtown, Saint Jo, TX. It’s Time for Santa on the Square in Saint Jo! This year’s Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce “Santa on the Square” Celebration will be on Saturday, December 8 beginning at 2 p.m. This year’s celebration will include crafts for the children, a live manger, a 42 tournament, and a parade, as we anticipate Santa’s. Live manger scene, window decorations, scavenger hunt, raffle tickets sold until 6:30 p.m., and open 2:00 – 4:00 Crafts for the Children, Live Manger, 42 Tournament – see details below, Free Family Photos 2:30 – 4:00 Choirs perform in the gazebo on the square 4:30 Parade, Santa arrives Cookies, Coffee, & Hot Chocolate provided by Saint Jo’s Century Club 5:00 Adult Choir performs in the gazebo 6:30
Announcements of Raffle, Parade and Quilt winners Prize Raffle – see additional information below. In additional to our traditional pictures with Santa, we will also have FREE family photos at the event. And of course, children shouldn’t miss their “goody bag” after telling Santa exactly what’s on their list. Merchants and building owners are decorating their windows to bring in the season, so come early and join the fun. All crafts and food at the event are FREE!! 42 Tournament Want to be play some 42? Our 42 tournament will begin at 2:00 pm in the Chamber Building. Entries are for individuals only (no teams). Entry fee is $10 per person. Prizes in addition to bragging rights are First Place $100.00 | Second Place $75.00 | Third Place $50.00. To enter and receive a complete set of rules email the Chamber at [email protected]. Or click here for rules: 42 Rules. Goodies, Treats And Entertainment Christmas music will be playing from the gazebo. Gift bags for the children will be handed out by Santa himself and photographs will be taken. The Chamber will serve complimentary beans and cornbread. The Century Club will also provide hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies during the event. The Chamber invites everyone in Montague county and surrounding communities to attend. Raffle Prize Drawings Join The Parade! Entries for the parade will need to be submitted by December 2, 2018. Entries can be lighted or not lighted. Entries will need to arrive no later than 3:30pm on December 8 in the vacant lot north of Leeton Phillips house. Parade rules and regulations will be received when you turn in your entry. The parade will begin at 4:30 pm. Prizes for the Parade? First Place $100.00 | Second Place $75.00 | Third Place $50. Please contact [email protected] for parade entry information.
37th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
Dec. 8
Various locations in Weatherford, see website for list, Weatherford, TX. Tickets can be purchased at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center at 1400 Texas Drive or at the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce at 401 Fort Worth Hwy. Tickets available online at: www.parkercountyheritagesociety.org Tickets purchased on-line can be picked up at the Doss Center on tour day. Locations may be visited in any order. No food, drinks or smoking inside the tour locations. Please ask before taking photos or videos. Adults are $15, Senior tickets are $12 (65+) and children are $12 (12 and under). The tours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.parkercountyheritagesociety.org for a list of locations.
Wassail Fest
Dec. 8
Downtown Vernon, Vernon, TX. Love wassail, unsure what it is and want to try it? Wassail is hot mulled cider, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing, a Medieval Christmastide English drinking ritual. Come to the Wassail Fest December 8, Wassail will be available for visitors to sip and enjoy from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown all afternoon.
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Dec. 8
Fort Richardson State Park, Jacksboro, TX. Observe ‘ghosts’ of cavalry soldiers and their families as they celebrate Christmas in an 1870’s U.S military post. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 8. Park fees apply, $3 ages 13+. For more information call 940-567-3506 or visit their Facebook page.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Dec. 8
1727 Fannin St., Vernon, TX 76384. Bring your glad tidings and good cheer to the Lighted Christmas Parade in Vernon! The parade will begin Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
A Wichita Falls Holiday Celebration
Dec. 15
Memorial Auditorium, 1300 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Come share your favorite holiday music with family and friends. It’s a sparkling celebration with carols, classics, and sing-a-longs. A holiday tradition! December 15 at the Memorial Auditorium. Program: A Wichita Falls Holiday Celebration, Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite, Leroy Anderson: Bugler’s Holiday. Leroy Anderson: The Typewriter, Wendel: Overture to a Merry Christmas. Wendel: Caribbean Sleigh Ride, Dreams of Fireflies: Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Pietro Yon: Gesu Bambino, Side-by-side with WF Youth Symphony Orchestra: Finnegan: Christmas Sing-a-long, Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Ravel: Bolero. Anderson: Sleigh Ride. Tickets available at www.wfso.org.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 15
1521 Main St., Vernon, TX 76384. Who is ready to eat breakfast with the jolly man himself, Santa? Come have breakfast with Santa Dec. 15 in Vernon at 9 a.m.
Celebration of Freedom was created to celebrate the freedom we enjoy and recognize our brave men and women in uniform. Festivities feature the Celebration of Freedom Show and Shine, live music, Oklahoma’s largest silent auction, a children’s pageant and activities area, a skeet/trap shoot, kiddie car races, car show, parade, DARE dunk-a-cop fundraiser, food and craft vendors downtown on the courthouse square. Family fun for all ages.
The mission of Cowboy True is to educate the region about the honor, art and beauty of the cowboy’s daily life. Cowboy True is a celebration to honor working cowboys and the artwork that comes from their daily lives. In 2019, Cowboy True returns to its roots at The Forum. Cowboy True was originally inspired as an effort to raise awareness and funding for The Forum, formerly the home of The Woman’s Forum, which has a long association with the women and families of the North Texas cattle industry. Categories include: bits, spurs, buckles, jewelry, gun/knife engraving, saddles, boots, trappings/gear, photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, carving and cowboy cartoons. Friday night events include the artists’ reception and opening, Saturday will see daytime activities and the exhibit open to the public, while Saturday evening will consist of a night dinner, live auction and entertainment. All proceeds go to The Forum to assist with programming and mission fulfillment.
Vintage. Unique. Re-purposed. Handmade. Eclectic. Presented by Wichita County Heritage Society, this event will entice visitors to enjoy the weekend shopping. March 30 and March 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
